Headlines of this week : Handwritten Collection, Virtuoso Travel Week, Datai, Barceló, Hilton back on the French Riviera

Highlights from the Journal des Palaces: we published 40 news this week. Here is our selection you should be aware of.

While Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine met with the newly named CEO of Datai Hotels?& Resorts, Christopher Buet honoured the award winners at the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Week. At the same time, Accor has announced a new launch in Italy, and Hilton is back in Cannes on the French Riviera after an absence of more than 17 years.

These are some of the stories that caught our attention this week, among the gems of information that you can discover right here.

Interview - Arnaud Girodon, General Manager of Datai Langkawi, Malaysia and future CEO of Datai Hotels & Resort

After an extensive international career, Arnaud Girodon is to head the new Malaysian group Datai Hotels & Resorts, exporting the values of Datai Langkawi. Read More by Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine

Europe takes centre stage at Virtuoso travel Week 2023

Alongside the various events, conferences and round tables, Virtuoso Travel Week 2023 rewarded the excellence of its members, with the hotel awards bearing the European seal. Read this article by Christopher Buet

Accor brings the brand Handwritten Collection to Valtellina (Italy)

雅高 expands its portfolio in Italy with the signing of a new franchise agreement in Sondrio. Read more

Hilton celebrates Cannes debut with the opening of Canopy by Hilton, La Croisette's latest highlight on the French Riviera

Canopy by Hilton Cannes has opened its doors to guests from around the world. With panoramic views over the Mediterranean from one of the city’s best rooftop terraces, interiors designed by acclaimed designer Ramy Fischer and a relaxing swimming pool that flows from indoor to outdoor, the hotel is set to be the new key feature in Cannes. Read more

Barceló Hotels & Resorts unveils its inaugural Maldivian jewel: Barceló Whale Lagoon resort

A new chapter in soft-club style hospitality is written as Barcelo Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of its maiden Maldivian resort — the exquisite Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives. Read more

Appointments

Salamander Collection appoints Christopher Walling as VP of operations and Innisbrook managing director Read

Minor Hotels announces Ramsey Saarany as General Manager at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort Read

More news...

• Wyndham Grand enters Poland with hotel in the heart of Krakow Read
• Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz delights with elegant new double rooms and junior suites Read
• Outrigger adds Kaua'i Beach Resort to portfolio — Commemorates new chapter with poignant Hawaiian blessing Read
• ITB Asia Conference 2023 unveils stellar lineup of speakers and compelling sessions under the theme “Accelerating growth: paving the way for new opportunities in travel & tourism” Read

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